Chapter 389 Two Weddings and a New Case (Come for a monthly pass)
In the following weeks, Jack attended two weddings, one was that of John and Grace, and the other was that of Brax Dayton and Aaliyah.
The latter scene was purely a blooper because Aaliyah was unexpectedly pregnant.
Chris, the uncle-to-be, was even more nervous than Braxton, the father-to-be. The latter just proposed to wait until Aaliyah gave birth before holding the wedding. The next second, he was shot by his own brother. He held his forehead.
For this reason, Jack was specially asked by the brothers to fly to Wyoming and pick up two old Indians from the Wind River Valley, Aaliyah's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hansen.
Aaliyah's body gradually returned to health after meeting Jack and under his care. I don't know if it was because of her previous physical deficit. Her early pregnancy reaction was particularly severe, and she would vomit frequently.
Although Jack made a special trip after learning the news, not only did a treatment, but also prepared a diet list suitable for pregnant women, Braxton was like a frightened bird and did not dare to Take half a step away from Aaliyah.
As a last resort, someone had to make a trip to pick up the two old people. He then helped prepare the wedding banquet non-stop. He also served as the wedding chef and the best man of the bride. He was so busy that he almost doubted his life. .
Actually, the busier part is the second one. The main reason is that there are too many girls around him, and the issue of female companions for the wedding has troubled him for a long time.
Fortunately, the two weddings were almost one after the other. After he expressed his apology tactfully many times, Hannah and Jiejie finally decided to let him go and took turns being the female companions. This resolved the issue. crisis.
However, when he thinks about the wedding of Zoe and Maureen in August, Jack is really worried. He is really afraid that there will be a scene when the time comes. In ancient times, five horses divided the body, but now four women divide Jack.
The reason why Hotchner was too emotionally sensitive before was also found to be the sequelae of his wife Hallie’s previous postpartum depression.
Although the couple cooperated very well with Maureen's psychological treatment, the objective conditions that could not be changed for the time being made their relationship deteriorate again.
Even though Rosie and Jack had tried their best to share a lot of work with Hotchner before and avoid making him work overtime frequently, as long as there are new cases or serial killers in prisons in other states are willing to If you are involved in a psychological research project, business travel is unavoidable.
This caused Harry, who often had to take care of her baby alone at home, to be on the verge of an emotional breakdown.
But unexpectedly, this seemingly unsolvable household chore was solved by a wedding. Hallie, who was invited to the farm with Hotchner to attend the wedding, unexpectedly became the parenting consultant for the expectant mother Aaliyah.
It seems that the environment around the farm is particularly suitable for little despicable people. Harley, who has attended a gathering before, really likes to visit the Wolfe brothers' farm.
The Wolfe family, which had no childcare experience at all, also welcomed Harley's arrival. Finally one day, Hotchner simply sold the property in Virginia with Rosie's help and returned to their home in Virginia. A unit was purchased in a middle-class community not far from the San Fernando Valley.
It only takes less than half an hour to drive to the farm from this community.
The Wolfe brothers also specially prepared a room for Hallie in their large villa. Whenever Hotchner went on a business trip, Hallie would take their children there to stay for a few days.
The conflict between the couple was eliminated, and Hotchner's poker face was about to become a part of everyone's memories.
Having just finished two weddings, Jack finally had time to cash in the "Irish coffee" Rosie promised to Garcia.
Of course, considering the tastes of Europeans and Americans, he did not actually mix Moutai as the base liquor with a cup of Maotai-flavored milk coffee, and he heard that it was "illegal" to do so.
Jack also made a milk tea flavor, heating cold brewed black tea and low-alcohol semi-sweet rice wine one by one, adding plums, yellow rock sugar, and cinnamon sticks during the period. When the rock sugar melted and ceased, sprinkle in some Place a small spoonful of dried osmanthus until warm and enjoy.
He has tasted it before and it tastes good. Of course, for him, it would be even better if he removes the black tea and adds some shredded ginger, and then pairs it with two pairs of hairy crabs and a bowl of vinegar.
Satisfied, Garcia entered the elevator holding the big glass jug. The scent of osmanthus still filled the air. Rossi walked out of another elevator holding a large stack of copy paper, nostrils twitching.
“Do we have a new case?” Hotchner just walked out of his office, met Rossi, and asked casually. "Not sure yet, it was sent from the local office in Denver." Rosie said and placed the large pile of copy paper on Jack's desk, took a sip of the black tea with spices that Jack was going to keep for himself. .
“A female drink with a very peculiar taste.” He raised his eyebrows and continued.
“These items came from an abandoned warehouse. An agent found them very suspicious and hoped I could confirm them.”
Hotchner asked doubtfully, "That agent is your friend?"
Rosie shrugged, with a proud look on her face, "No, she just knows me, you know."
“Oh, book fans.” Hotchner flattered him knowingly, “You must have so many fans, right?”
“It’s definitely beyond your imagination.” Luo Xi accepted it unceremoniously.
While the two were chatting, Jack had already taken out a few pages from Rosie's hand. The contents above made him whistle involuntarily.
"The FBI still cares about this?"
On the few pages of copy paper he got, there were only a few simple sketches that showed the graceful figure of a woman and a rather imaginative rope binding method.
As their former neighbors, this kind of erotic art originated from an eastern island country, they are naturally very familiar with it.
"This kind of thing doesn't matter, but we don't care about this."
Rosie said and handed over several other pieces of paper. Jack quickly looked through the contents, and his face gradually became serious. .
There were long descriptions of torture, as well as more cruel sketches, which reminded him of the pervert in Montana.
He once thought that Francis Goering (Chapter 250) who played with the Pear of Pain he met in Montana was perverted enough, but this one seemed to be even worse.
Reed poked his head out from behind him at some point, nodded seriously and analyzed, "The content is described in the future tense, which looks closer to fantasy."
< br>Rosie also nodded, "But the agent thinks it's not that simple."
"So there is more information?" Hotchner understood.
"Yes, there are still several boxes at her place. I want to drive over and have a look. Then I will make a judgment. If it is determined that there are victims, I will call you."
Hochner agreed, but The next sentence made Rossi's face grimace, "Take Red with you, he is proficient in data analysis."
"Road trip? That's great, I just bought the electronic version of "Foundation Trilogy" Read aloud version." Rhett was so excited that he almost stuck out his tongue and turned around to get his business bag.
“Cough!” Seeing Rosie’s pleading look, Jack could only cough. His mind was racing, and he instantly thought of a reason.
"Why don't you let me go with them? Then I don't have to borrow a car and I can drive my newly bought F150. I've been too busy recently and don't have time to drive it. I just want to let the new car run in."
(End of this chapter)